The original work is a fantasy light novel by Kei Sasane, "You and I's Last Battlefield, or the Holy War That Begins the World," commonly known as "Kimisen." It has been published by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko since 2017, and was adapted into a manga in Young Animal in 2018. An anime adaptation is scheduled to begin airing in October 2020. After the great witch Nebulis plunged the Empire into flames, the military state "Empire" and the witch nation "Nebulis Imperial Court" engaged in an endless war for world dominance. On the battlefield, the protagonist Iska, a soldier of the Empire, and Alice, the "Ice Calamity Witch" and royalty of the witch nation, meet. Despite their antagonistic relationship, the two are drawn to each other and realize they share the same goals. However, their relationship is like that of Romeo and Juliet, and it was impossible for them to be together. Their fateful encounter leads them to the battlefield for their respective goals. This time, I'd like to introduce you to the protagonist of this work, Iska.
He was the "Apostle Saint," the Imperial Army's most powerful soldier.
Iska was a soldier belonging to the Empire, and among them, he was the "Apostle Saint," considered the most powerful soldier. He has now been stripped of his title and is now a regular soldier in the 907th Division. However, he is skilled enough to have risen to the rank of "Apostle Saint" at the youngest age in history, so it's no surprise that he can fight on equal terms with Alice, the Ice Witch. Incidentally, there are apparently 11 "Apostle Saints" in the Empire.
Arrested for Treason
Isuka was sentenced to life imprisonment for treason after helping a witch from the enemy Nebulis Imperial Court escape from prison. He was also stripped of his title of "Saint Apostle." One year after his imprisonment, he was released by the Eight Great Apostles, but being released from a life sentence is extremely rare. Furthermore, a decision made by the Eight Great Apostles, the highest-ranking officials in the Empire, is unlikely to be easily overturned. The reason for his release was that the Ice Witch of the enemy Nebulis Imperial Court was attacking the Empire. In exchange for his release, Iska is tasked with defeating the Ice Witch. The Eight Great Apostles released Iska, even going so far as to reverse their decision. Their strength was crucial to their fight against the Purebloods.
A Traitor to the Empire, Feeling Out of Place
Iska was released by the Eight Great Apostles' special exception, but his crime was treason for escaping from prison as a witch. Whatever the circumstances, this is a grave crime, and those who serve the Empire view him as a terrible traitor. Many in the Empire dislike Iska. Many fellow Apostle Saints dislike Iska. While Risha doesn't, Nameless takes this opportunity to insult him.
The 907th Squadron to which Iska belongs
Iska's 907th Squadron, the Imperial Defense Organization's III Division, is made up of the busty and clumsy Miss Miss Class, the cool and handsome sniper with unparalleled accuracy, Otoe Alcasto, the skilled machinist who plays the cute little sister role, and the Apostle Saint Iska. This unit has a strong bond, and even while Isuka was imprisoned, they waited for her return. They're all highly skilled. Jin is not only intelligent, but also a skilled sniper, and Otoe is a top-notch machinist. As for Mismis... well, she's cute with big boobs, so let's just say she's okay (lol). However, everyone trusts their captain, Mismis, and never opposes his orders.
Isuka's exclusive weapon: the Star Sword
Isuka wields the pair of twin swords, the Star Swords, in black and white. The Black Star Sword possesses the power of "Star Blocking," which allows it to cut through anything created with Star Spirit Art, whether it's fire or wind. The White Star Sword possesses the power of "Star Release," which allows it to recreate a Star Spirit Art cut with "Star Blocking" once. This power can only be used when Iska wields the Star Sword, making it Iska's personal weapon, and the reason he is known as the "Successor of Black Steel."
Iska's Master, Cromwell
Iska and Jin had a master named Cromwell. The Star Sword was originally Cromwell's, and Iska inherited it. It's unclear what happened to Cromwell after he gave up the Star Sword, but since the Great Witch Nebulis, the progenitor of the Celestial Spirit Users, knew about Cromwell and the Star Sword, it's likely that Cromwell had some experience fighting against her.
A Quiet Young Man Who Loves Art
While Iska is incredibly powerful on the battlefield, he's a young man who loves art. When Mismis gave him opera tickets, he went alone. No matter how much money he received, he wouldn't go to an opera alone if he wasn't interested. He also seems to be a big fan of the Imperial painter Vibrant Saril, and was thrilled when Richa gave him tickets to the exhibition. Iska looked so happy when he talked to Alice about Vibrant, and Alice couldn't help but be captivated. Iska's hobbies are often in common with Alice's, which led to their chance meeting.
Before I knew it, Iska was crazy about Alice
Iska faces off against Alice after receiving orders from the Eight Great Apostles to defeat the Ice Witch. Although their first meeting took place on the battlefield, their next encounter was by chance at an opera house in a neutral city. From then on, the two meet several times in neutral cities, gradually growing closer. Despite their hostile relationship, Iska becomes increasingly interested in Alice, and he often visits neutral cities to find Alice there. The huge wall between the two—their rival countries—makes their love unrequited. Or perhaps it's precisely because it can never be reconciled that their love burns even more passionately...
What kind of person is the protagonist, Iska? Summary
What did you think? Iska, the protagonist of this work, is a young man who is strong in battle and enjoys art, but we learned that he has a shocking past! Iska is drawn to Alice... I'm really curious to see how their relationship will end!!
